CARING FOR OUR UPHOLSTERY FABRICS

We do not apply fabric protectants to our upholstery fabric handbags, as many people have skin allergies to various compounds, however we do recommend using a fabric protectant to help repel stains.  I recommend VECTRA FORMULA 16, available online CLICK HERE. Pretty much any method you would use to protect or treat an upholstered pillow in your house is the way to go. These treatments will help ward off liquids, and reduce general signs of aging and broad staining. For spot treatment, We highly recommend a Tide-to-Go pen, as they really do work wonders. *****WARNING: BE SURE TO READ THE DIRECTIONS OF YOUR FABRIC PROTECTANT IN REGARDS TO IT’S APPLICATION TO LEATHER.  DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU USE, YOU MAY NEED TO AVOID LEATHER ACCENTS OR HANDLES WHEN APPLYING FABRIC PROTECTANT TO YOUR HANDBAG  (I do this by simply holding pieces of paper over that area when you spray from above)*****

CARING FOR OUR LEATHERS

Can be conditioned using any type of leather lotion or protectant, but please be aware that such applications to leather typically darken its tone slightly.  Again, read the instructions and warnings on your leather protectant bottle.

CARING FOR HANDLED BAGS

Because many of our handbag handles are made from leather, I highly recommend using your hands to open the internal purse frame rather than using the handles to achieve this pop-action. Leather will soften over time and pulling he handles away from the bag in this manner will lead to handles that age more quickly than they should.  Simply slip your hands through the handle and between the sides of the internal purse frame and open manually. 

CARING FOR OUR ADD-ON WOODEN HANDLE

Some folks find that from time to time the chain on their wooden handle becomes twisted and they have trouble figuring out how to untwist it.  The chains are attached to the wooden handles at the ends and these chains can spin around the handle.  A single rotation of the chain around the rod that attaches it to the handle should begin to unfurl the chain.  Click here for a video showing this fix.

CARING FOR OUR PURSE FRAMES

This is an aspect of our handbag design that we GUARANTEE. If you ever have a problem with your frame that cannot be cured by these instructions, we will replace it for free. Our frames are constructed with spring open hinges in the two corners directly below where strap attaches. Like any two interactive pieces of metal, these corner hinges may need a drop of oil now and then to maintain smooth and quiet operation.  You can access these frame hinges by opening the bag and looking into the corners where the straps attach, where the interior fabric parts.  The three lines of brass toned metal is the hinge.  Any kind of basic kitchen oil will do.